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Copyright 2018 Sporting NewsThe Sports Illustrated report on sexual harassment within the Mavericks organization came as no surprise to someone familiar with the topic — one of the attorneys involved in the harassment lawsuit against the Knicks 11 years ago.]]>Wed, 21 February 2018 18:20:48 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/dallas-mavericks-news-scandal-sexual-harassment-knicks-isiah-thomas-james-dolan-lawsuit/113axglei0z611cv0d61l9rvnz
4860811deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Isiah Thomas and Adam SilverThe Class of 2014 has taken a good deal of criticism, but a player like Magic forward Aaron Gordon could be worth the risk for young teams looking to bolster their rosters.]]>Wed, 21 February 2018 10:28:48 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-free-agents-agency-2018-news-rumors-aaron-gordon-restricted-contract-magic/ee5bsk8iyhwo1a5ielxy88tyl
4860659deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Magic forward Aaron GordonNever have the Lakers and Clippers been so underrepresented in an All-Star Game, even as the weekend has unfolded in Los Angeles. That says something about the state of play for both teams.]]>Mon, 19 February 2018 08:43:37 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-game-2018-lakers-clippers-news-rumors-free-agency-lebron-james-paul-george/uioc8fn239vs1vr4by64q35xo
4859872deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Thunder forward Paul George defends Cavs forward LeBron JamesAhead of the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, Sporting News' Sean Deveney ranks every All-Star player, from No. 1 to No. 24. The top spot goes to...]]>Sun, 18 February 2018 12:35:37 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-game-2018-players-ranking-list-lebron-james-harden-kevin-durant-stephen-curry/6mbddsi5017x1uq1lw1eqny4s
4859369deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and James HardenCeltics guard Kyrie Irving described in great detail what it was like shooting the "Uncle Drew" movie during what he called "one of the craziest summers of my life."]]>Sun, 18 February 2018 12:35:21 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/kyrie-irving-uncle-drew-movie-trailer-celtics-news-cavs-trade-lebron-james/1e41ktz9r0q7k10byzbq93pwno
4859663deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Celtics guard Kyrie Irving at Rising Stars ChallengeTrail Blazers guard CJ McCollum sat down with Sporting News in Los Angeles to talk about the 3-Point Contest, All-Star aspirations and Fox News host Laura Ingraham's recent attack on LeBron James.]]>Sat, 17 February 2018 11:34:05 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/cj-mccollum-trail-blazers-news-lebron-james-fox-news-nba-all-star-3-point-contest/1lahzd86kvnvo1gmgrktndpx7n
4859410deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollumIt would be tempting for the Pacers to gloat over Victor Oladipo’s rise. But Indiana is treading carefully, with good reason.]]>Fri, 16 February 2018 09:49:52 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/victor-oladipo-pacers-news-trade-roster-contract-nba-free-agency-domantas-sabonis/5itlft1h6th718jslhxzxriov
4859045deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Pacers guard Victor OladipoBefore the trade deadline, there were few among the old Cavs group who had much to prove. That's definitely not the case with Rodney Hood, George Hill, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr.]]>Tue, 13 February 2018 09:00:34 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/cavs-vs-celtics-trade-news-roster-lebron-james-rodney-hood-george-hill-jordan-clarkson/1cpu9c7pz77w1vyx0o4z1boft
4858085deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs guard Rodney HoodThe Cavs easily won the day, but what about the rest of the league? Sporting News' Sean Deveney picks his biggest winners and losers from the NBA trade deadline.]]>Sun, 11 February 2018 10:41:22 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-deadline-rumors-news-cavs-lebron-james-isaiah-thomas-warriors-grizzlies-tyreke-evans/18oxj0t33dj2z1lppco7ckiw2x
4857118deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)LeBron James and Tyreke EvansIt would be hard for Cavs star LeBron James to see what’s going on with the Lakers these days and conclude he’d have a better future in LA than in Cleveland.]]>Sun, 11 February 2018 10:40:27 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/lebron-james-cavs-trade-deadline-news-rumors-free-agency-2018-lakers-isaiah-thomas/y5dgzmamjiqr1qag3tr45qw10
4857278deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs forward LeBron JamesLet’s mourn a moment for the lost future of Isaiah Thomas, which has been reduced to rubble in a matter of a month or so.]]>Sat, 10 February 2018 10:27:41 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-deadline-cavs-lakers-news-isaiah-thomas-contract-jordan-clarkson-larry-nance-jr/1o6h2i3pbjtp11kalhrwi9sjdr
4857033deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs guard Isaiah ThomasThe Cavs could be desperate enough to make a trade for Clippers center DeAndre Jordan, even if it costs them their prized draft pick.]]>Thu, 8 February 2018 09:52:21 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-deadline-cavs-news-deandre-jordan-bulls-trail-blazers-cj-mccollum/933d4z44qoc81uqdqzndxyfb3
4856912deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Clippers center DeAndre JordanKristaps Porzingis' injury seals the Knicks' fate and, with one day to go before the trade deadline, puts the focus squarely on the franchise’s direction.]]>Thu, 8 February 2018 07:51:21 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-deadline-news-kristaps-porzingis-injury-knicks-suns-jazz-grizzlies-marc-gasol/l029jk06ztsh17hltdcnu2b6s
4856609deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Knicks forward Kristaps PorzingisWith the Hawks at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, Atlanta's front office is in sell mode ahead of the trade deadline. The problem? Teams aren't interested in the assets the Hawks hold.]]>Tue, 6 February 2018 19:43:20 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-deadline-atlanta-hawks-news-kent-bazemore-dennis-schroder-contract/n9jurx51gy0v1o5pbu2r58pgd
4856071deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Hawks' Kent Bazemore, Dennis Schroder and Dewayne DedmonSome Lakers fans saw the team adding stars like LeBron James and Paul George this offseason as a foregone conclusion. It's not. That warranted a lowering of expectations ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.]]>Tue, 6 February 2018 19:41:46 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-lakers-news-lebron-james-paul-george-free-agency-2018-magic-johnson-rob-pelinka/10vxcq4vli5uy1lbrw84ts3jq1
4856302deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob PelinkaHassan Whiteside might frustrate Heat coach Erik Spoelstra at times, but a trade involving the Miami big man is a "long shot," league sources tell Sporting News' Sean Deveney.]]>Mon, 5 February 2018 09:15:39 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-hassan-whiteside-miami-heat-news-deadline-contract-cavs-celtics/d018shcs5il919316jg3uc60a
4855067deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Heat guard Goran Dragic and center Hassan WhitesideThe Celtics addressed one roster hole by signing Greg Monroe. Will Boston fill another by adding a bench scorer?]]>Mon, 5 February 2018 10:57:17 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-celtics-news-tyreke-evans-lou-williams-terry-rozier-draft-picks/lozevfxfpbfo17jatp1pmogha
4855413deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Celtics guards Terry Rozier and Kyrie IrvingTaking a look back at how the Cavs bounced back after each of their low points in the last three years gives some hope, at least, that Cleveland is headed for an upswing.]]>Sat, 3 February 2018 09:15:06 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/cavs-news-rumors-lebron-james-kevin-love-isaiah-thomas-record-schedule-2017-2018/1ns13482zzt7z1x8hl0sobzvox
4854676deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs' Kevin Love, LeBron James and Jeff GreenThis year marks Joe Jacoby's last chance to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. SN spoke with the Redskins great about that prospect and more, including his epic battles with Lawrence Taylor.]]>Thu, 1 February 2018 12:32:18 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/redskins-joe-jacoby-hall-of-fame-career-lawrence-taylor-stories/1l3y52z2v0dms19e7nqpi8lcf2
4854702deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Joe JacobyThe Pelicans will be holding onto Anthony Davis — for now. But as the Blake Griffin trade shows, much can change, and quickly.]]>Tue, 30 January 2018 19:29:19 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-deadline-anthony-davis-pelicans-news-celtics-warriors-blake-griffin-pistons/13mrrbmswzvo11828rgjyz4e0d
4854019deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Pelicans forward Anthony DavisStan Van Gundy has banked the future of his team on Blake Griffin, who has missed one-third of his team’s games since the 2013-14 season. It's a trade that could cost the Pistons coach his job.]]>Tue, 30 January 2018 08:09:15 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-blake-griffin-clippers-pistons-news-contract-injury-knee/9wxzvjccc1ky1w1k2byl9rk1w
4853853deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Clippers forward Blake GriffinWith the starters set, attention now turns to the reserves who will fill out the rest of the NBA All-Star rosters. Which players deserve a spot? And who will be snubbed this year?]]>Tue, 23 January 2018 07:50:10 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-2018-reserves-roster-predictions-snubs-voting-teams-russell-westbrook-jimmy-butler-paul-george/1q9fpknlwq9zz1es8l71emei6l
4851473deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Timberwolves' Jimmy Butler, Thunder's Russell Westbrook and Knicks' Kristaps PorzingisCan the Warriors get the rest they need? Will Gordon Hayward make a shocking comeback for the Celtics? SN's latest NBA Power Rankings tackle second-half questions for every team.]]>Sun, 14 January 2018 09:11:55 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2017-2018-warriors-celtics-raptors-cavs-timberwolves-rockets-standings/hzwt9h8dm1lr14k1z9xcq4ovs
4848572deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Celtics guard Kyrie Irving drives past Warriors forward Kevin DurantThe Lakers and head coach Luke Walton knew what they were getting when they selected Lonzo Ball as the second pick in the 2017 NBA Draft — a whole lot of his motormouthed father, LaVar.]]>Tue, 9 January 2018 17:13:54 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/lavar-ball-luke-walton-lonzo-rick-carlisle-espn-lakers-news-coach-comments-interview/1gqw2se9qau1k1uhxn01pgbfow
4847647deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)LaVar Ball and Luke WaltonWithout logging a minute of playing time, Cavs guard Isaiah Thomas was the overriding story in Boston, both off the court and on it.]]>Fri, 5 January 2018 14:32:12 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/isaiah-thomas-cavs-vs-celtics-game-trade-injury-update-lebron-james-kyrie-irving/bnspgxcloxpz1xhtn0ve5aqw0
4846662deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs guard Isaiah ThomasIn a regular-season matchup last April, LeBron James showed why the Celtics (and every other team in the East) had no chance of stopping the Cavs. We'll find out if Boston has a better answer for James this time around.]]>Wed, 3 January 2018 07:58:31 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/cavs-vs-celtics-game-news-lebron-james-kyrie-irving-al-horford-jaylen-brown-defense/1k8qavcbqrtxi1v6hojgcvxrh9
4846123deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs forward LeBron James defended by Celtics forward Jaylen BrownThe Rockets rose to the top of the league early in the year with great defense. That has slipped, and it could be cause for long-term worry.]]>Sat, 30 December 2017 10:31:31 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-houston-rockets-james-harden-tough-calls-losing-streak-defense-playoffs/wg1hcb334i9s1w62xfqshzifr
4844722deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0Getty ImagesJames HardenFor 70 years, the NBA has had a grip on Christmas Day games. It's not letting go.]]>Mon, 25 December 2017 10:57:11 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-christmas-day-knicks-first-game-history-providence-steam-rollers-cavaliers-warriors-celtics/brtn4gpuy8un167xp3chuyjws
4843325deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Will Paul George stay in OKC? How will the Grizzlies handle Marc Gasol? SN's Sean Deveney takes a look at potential buyers and sellers ahead of the NBA trade deadline.]]>Sun, 24 December 2017 11:52:15 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-deadline-2018-paul-george-thunder-marc-gasol-grizzlies-cavs-clippers-bucks-nuggets/1w4kglcudwq0m1tcmagph0q20o
4842038deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Thunder forward Paul George, Grizzlies center Marc Gasol and Clippers center DeAndre JordanThe Cavs are unwilling to part ways with the draft pick they received in the Kyrie Irving trade, league executives tell SN's Sean Deveney, even as Brooklyn's success has brought down its value.]]>Sun, 17 December 2017 10:58:01 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/cavs-news-trade-rumors-nba-draft-pick-nets-lebron-james-free-agency-contract/1bxhlfy5syixj1ef8dppfnq3nq
4840049deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Cavs GM Koby AltmanDespite the panning of the Victor Oladipo-Domantas Sabonis package, the Pacers have emerged quickly from the ashes of Paul George’s trade demand without a slide into oblivion.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 13:55:11 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/paul-george-trade-okc-thunder-pacers-grade-reaction-victor-oladipo-domantas-sabonis-stats/15m9dlz7ry9511mss7z8cg0bak
4839336deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Pacers guard Victor Oladipo and Thunder forward Paul GeorgeShould Doc Rivers, Billy Donovan and Frank Vogel be worried about their jobs? SN's Sean Deveney takes a look at every NBA coach and determines who is safe and who has serious work to do.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 09:36:35 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-coaches-fired-rankings-hot-seat-2017-doc-rivers-clippers-billy-donovan-thunder/1f8o2tqf3k5ld1xxsfu0242yib
4838816deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Doc Rivers, Billy Donovan and Frank VogelSN's Sean Deveney examines some subtle trends that have emerged within each team in his latest NBA Power Rankings.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 08:58:30 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2017-2018-rockets-warriors-cavs-celtics-raptors-spurs-standings/1qysatnpsvgb41axca4ar5x280
4838500deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)Sporting News NBA Power RankingsBucks guard Jason Terry was only in Boston one year, but he was part of the blockbuster trade that has vaulted the Celtics back into contention in the East.]]>Tue, 5 December 2017 09:17:16 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/jason-terry-celtics-news-nets-trade-nba-draft-pick-kevin-garnett-paul-pierce-danny-ainge/1daylth817yvk1mj9mf1s8mokb
4835727deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Bucks guard Jason Terry drives past Celtics guard Terry RozierWhat makes Ben Simmons so special? An NBA scout examines six plays from the Sixers rookie against the East's top tier of teams to find the answer.]]>Tue, 5 December 2017 09:16:49 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/ben-simmons-highlights-sixers-news-scouting-report-cavs-celtics-wizards-pistons/j0w2w7gsxqav1kd9riwny9fpt
4835567deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Sixers forward Ben Simmons drives past Cavs guard Dwyane WadeEastern Conference stars like LeBron James and Kyrie Irving are obvious All-Star selections. But which players will take the coveted reserve spots? SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the East.]]>Sat, 2 December 2017 18:12:37 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-game-2018-roster-players-voting-captains-lebron-james-kyrie-irving-kristaps-porzinigis-giannis-antetokounmpo/1e16s706orj871qhcscnjyp0jc
4834057deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Kristaps Porzingis, LeBron James and Kyrie IrvingEven after losing big names to injury, the Western Conference is still stacked with talent. SN's Sean Deveney gives his All-Star picks for the West.]]>Sat, 2 December 2017 18:10:59 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-all-star-game-2018-roster-players-voting-captains-james-harden-stephen-curry-kevin-durant/9y2w4u00416m1fj6y45uqwmdf
4834461deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Stephen Curry, James Harden and DeMarcus CousinsThe Grizzlies appeared to have a choice between firing David Fizdale or keeping Marc Gasol happy. But there's more to it than that, league sources tell SN's Sean Deveney.]]>Wed, 29 November 2017 09:16:43 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-marc-gasol-grizzlies-news-david-fizdale-fired-cavs-celtics-mavericks/18dc53qa2tvb11rt4hvxlnmqw0
4833058deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Grizzlies center Marc GasolSN's latest Power Rankings focus on the biggest quarter-season surprises and disappointments for each team, from the elite Celtics and Warriors down to the lowly Kings and Bulls.]]>Tue, 28 November 2017 08:42:09 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2017-2018-celtics-warriors-rockets-cavs-sixers-thunder-standings/16owh5mvzgl1d1bcugwe0r11v9
4832801deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)Sporting News NBA Power RankingsThe Grizzlies fired head coach David Fizdale only 19 games into the 2017-18 season. Who will Memphis choose to replace him?]]>Tue, 28 November 2017 08:44:28 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/memphis-grizzlies-coach-david-fizdale-candidates-news-rumors-mark-jackson-david-blatt/798xx0oseoxt1uv9r9eapzgu5
4832855deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Damon Stoudamire, David Blatt and Mark JacksonThe trio of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony brought excitement to OKC, but the Thunder still haven't found consistency. Their problems start in the third quarter.]]>Wed, 22 November 2017 11:30:30 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-news-russell-westbrook-paul-george-billy-donovan-third-quarter/110ds175sy05o160wyu5ftdahy
4830873deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Thunder coach Billy Donovan with forward Paul GeorgeWarriors star Stephen Curry first encountered Brad Stevens' defense eight years ago. He's still trying to figure it out.]]>Sat, 18 November 2017 12:24:46 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-celtics-stephen-curry-klay-thompson-stats-brad-stevens-defense/11i56c3w05mlt19767hk0d6al1
4828961deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Warriors guard Stephen CurryLed by Brad Stevens, the Celtics most resemble what the Warriors do. Thursday night's game could be a harbinger of things to come.]]>Thu, 16 November 2017 21:24:55 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-celtics-game-news-stephen-curry-kevin-durant-kyrie-irving-steve-kerr-brad-stevens/m1iz7a5ed5lr1n0yk1unw2xyb
4828515deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Celtics' Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Warriors' Kevin Durant, Stephen CurryThe Celtics have won 12 games in a row despite a spate of injuries to start the year. The incredible defensive improvement this season is why Boston tops Sean Deveney's Power Rankings.]]>Tue, 14 November 2017 10:23:25 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2017-2018-celtics-warriors-rockets-cavs-spurs-pistons-standings/hysuzhvc4b121x8ld1er7lp5f
4827318deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)Sporting News NBA Power RankingsLakers point guard Lonzo Ball is under more pressure and scrutiny than any rookie this season, a tribute to his father’s mouth.]]>Fri, 10 November 2017 10:30:16 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/lonzo-ball-stats-shooting-lakers-vs-celtics-news-rumors-lavar-dad/g2np0jue6aua1r4txqj8aqu5r
4825909deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Lakers guard Lonzo BallThe Pistons were lacking when it came to shooting guards in recent years. Then Stan Van Gundy finally landed his favorite target: Avery Bradley.]]>Thu, 9 November 2017 09:46:58 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/avery-bradley-pistons-news-trade-stats-tobias-harris-andre-drummond-reggie-jackson/1vxy6ptva8k7h1typmrraajtbe
4825355deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Pistons guard Avery Bradley drives past Hornets guard Jeremy LambThe Bucks and head coach Jason Kidd are taking a major gamble on Eric Bledsoe (and his future health).]]>Wed, 8 November 2017 09:12:41 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-eric-bledsoe-news-bucks-suns-giannis-antetokounmpo-jason-kidd-coach/e4bgwqo5bf4o10g44n7o94ckj
4825041deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Bucks coach Jason Kidd and Suns guard Eric BledsoeNBA players like Marcus Smart and Jusuf Nurkic could be facing a summer of disappointment when they hit restricted free agency in 2018.]]>Sat, 4 November 2017 10:19:34 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-free-agency-2018-news-restricted-contract-aaron-gordon-marcus-smart-clint-capela/1lu2r2q4fculk14bsbzmwuztkj
4823463deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Jusuf Nurkic, Aaron Gordon and Marcus SmartWe are wrapping up the second week of the 2017-18 NBA season, and admittedly, it’s still hard to make heads or tails out of the mess of league standings.]]>Tue, 31 October 2017 07:59:33 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-power-rankings-2017-2018-grizzlies-clippers-rockets-cavs-warriors-celtics-teams/d0fv0kvjmrtw1qt64svxqfq0f
4821718deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)Sporting News NBA Power RankingsTrading for Eric Bledsoe would be a very Knicks move, but so far, New York is staying patient in a rebuilding season.]]>Sat, 28 October 2017 12:17:27 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-eric-bledsoe-news-knicks-suns-frank-ntilikina-kristaps-porzingis/1i3ceqlay0y8o1ja4gb2tix58w
4820213deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Suns guard Eric BledsoeThe Sixers and Suns got to tanking in different ways, but NBA owners only have a problem with the actions of one of those two teams.]]>Tue, 24 October 2017 09:42:11 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/phoenix-suns-coach-earl-watson-eric-bledsoe-trade-rumors-news-nba-draft-tanking/16ldzahymjsz91spzki0qhstlh
4818968deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Suns forward Josh Jackson and guard Devin BookerThere's plenty of time for the Celtics to bounce back after Gordon Hayward's injury. But it's Kyrie Irving who must lead the way for Boston.]]>Sat, 21 October 2017 11:59:22 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/kyrie-irving-celtics-vs-cavs-bucks-news-trade-gordon-hayward-injury/eumjsfl2or421ht6z4vd5mffa
4817757deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Celtics guard Kyrie IrvingAnthem kneeling certainly will be a topic to open this NBA season. Just don’t expect to be a topic that sticks around very long.]]>Tue, 17 October 2017 12:20:42 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-national-anthem-rule-protest-gregg-popovich-donald-trump-comments-lebron-james/1r8tgwd1qgpr31c484wocskaid
4816458deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Warriors stand for national anthemThe 2017-18 NBA regular season is finally here. Here's how SN's Sean Deveney sees it all playing out from opening night to the NBA Finals.]]>Tue, 17 October 2017 09:52:26 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-season-preview-2017-predictions-standings-playoff-finals-warriors-vs-cavs/15jbqgaszfm0k1s4ajsyvzl0zb
4815961deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Warriors celebrate winning 2017 NBA championshipIt wasn't easy, but SN's Sean Deveney made his predictions for MVP, Rookie of the Year and more ahead of the 2017-18 NBA season.]]>Tue, 17 October 2017 09:52:08 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-awards-season-predictions-2018-mvp-rookie-of-the-year-lebron-james-ben-simmons/1ofwhm6ypi36u1jlm4jsjmc98p
4814508deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Kawhi Leonard, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.The spending spree of 2016 was good news for players, but those big contracts have brought a harsh hangover for teams like the Lakers, Trail Blazers and Nets.]]>Mon, 16 October 2017 10:11:11 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/most-overpaid-nba-players-contracts-carmelo-anthony-thunder-joakim-noah-knicks/d98igrvz3tk8zsnlx6nkmoln
4813560deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Knicks center Joakim NoahThe center position is so deep that a few good candidates got pushed out of the top 15. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best big men.]]>Sat, 14 October 2017 11:50:58 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-player-rankings-center-2017-karl-anthony-towns-demarcus-cousins-marc-gasol/xs0d1wup2y5e1mox4g8t9b4yv
4814870deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA center rankingsAnthony Davis is as good as it gets, but even "The Brow" isn't perfect. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best power forwards.]]>Thu, 12 October 2017 10:41:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-player-rankings-power-forward-2017-anthony-davis-draymond-green-blake-griffin/16d22hni6vbvh16iq2e27zx8ti
4814445deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA power forward rankingsLeBron James and Kevin Durant are the top two players in the NBA, but who stands alone at No. 1? SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best small forwards.]]>Wed, 11 October 2017 10:49:41 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-player-rankings-small-forward-2017-lebron-james-kevin-durant-kawhi-leonard-paul-george/1n2tvqcw2f2rn183ulm887ofge
4813983deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA small forward rankingsDoes 2017 NBA MVP Russell Westbrook still hold the top spot? SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best point guards.]]>Wed, 11 October 2017 09:53:24 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-player-rankings-point-guard-2017-russell-westbrook-stephen-curry-chris-paul-john-wall/7ol066vzgthk1shqz9i4e2sz3
4813117deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA point guard rankingsThere's a big drop after the top five shooting guards in the NBA. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best sharpshooters.]]>Wed, 11 October 2017 09:52:49 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-player-rankings-shooting-guard-2017-james-harden-klay-thompson-demar-derozan/r2s7b1enbvzg152g3qixx3nbu
4813594deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA shooting guard rankingsIt's not hard to detect some hypocrisy in the way the NBA has set up its new rules for the lottery and resting players.]]>Thu, 5 October 2017 09:46:44 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-draft-lottery-rules-odds-results-picks-tanking-sixers-trust-the-process/19x54rl0lwblz1angxq9r33qp3
4811227deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)2017 NBA Draft boardSure, Oklahoma City is a small market, but Russell Westbrook's massive extension is the latest example of how the Thunder represent small markets done right.]]>Sat, 30 September 2017 12:37:51 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/russell-westbrook-contract-extension-details-thunder-news-carmelo-anthony-paul-george/1qsc5fm7ea8gm16rgtjwsgrucg
4809564deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Thunder point guard Russell WestbrookThe center position is so deep that a few good candidates got pushed out of the top 15. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best big men.]]>Wed, 27 September 2017 10:35:33 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/list/nba-player-rankings-center-list-2017-karl-anthony-towns-demarcus-cousins-marc-gasol/9sjx326yrjwj1qenjzn9yx44r
4808539deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA center rankingsThe 2017-18 NBA season hasn't even started yet, but fans and analysts already have one big question for LeBron James ... what's next?]]>Tue, 26 September 2017 09:11:16 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/lebron-james-nba-free-agency-news-rumors-contract-cavs-lakers-kyrie-irving-trade/1rv505ug3xr181lje3e0xnadxk
4807897deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)LeBron James at Cavs' media dayThe Knicks should have been treating Kristaps Porzingis like a franchise player the last two years. With Carmelo Anthony and Phil Jackson gone, now they will.]]>Mon, 25 September 2017 09:38:00 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/news/nba-trade-rumors-carmelo-anthony-news-kristaps-porzingis-knicks-thunder-phil-jackson/15w4sttnyiz2d13dwa3bgl1avz
4807151deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images)Knicks forward Kristaps PorzingisAnthony Davis is as good as it gets, but even "The Brow" isn't perfect. SN's Sean Deveney breaks down the league's best power forwards.]]>Fri, 22 September 2017 11:00:15 -0400http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/list/nba-player-rankings-power-forward-list-2017-anthony-davis-draymond-green-blake-griffin/1a8y3d8p7s9riz48zjx51ygfj
4806710deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)deveneysean@gmail.com (Sean Deveney)0(Getty Images/SN Illustration)SN's 2017-18 NBA power forward rankings